does taking off a hologram devalue a game used?

[sportscentury]

I can't stand holograms of any kind. Unfortunately, Upper Deck holograms are pasted onto a couple of premier items in my personal collection. It bothers me every time I see them, but I don't remove them because I know it would significantly affect resale value if I ever go to resell them. There must be a better system than tacky, shiny holograms that are placed right next to autographs and in other prominent places. In my humble opinion, they look horrendous, and I completely understand the strong urge to remove them on PC items.

[tigerdale]

That is a sad story Andrew, I'd be sick too if that happened to me. I also agree w/ the appearance of holograms...its always bothered me...the hologram...no matter which company its from...its sole purpose should be the authenticate...period...its not meant to be a part of the display. I wish mlb would put theres in a hidden place, it the collars of jerseys, on the back or top of barrel on bats, on the backsides of locker nameplates, inside the bands of hats, up inside the helmets......let it do its job w/out being part of the display!!